nudge noun

ADJ. gentle, little | affectionate

VERB + NUDGE give sb She gave me a gentle nudge in the ribs to tell me to shut up. | feel

nudge verb

ADV. gently, playfully

PHRASES nudge sb in the ribs She nudged him playfully in the ribs.

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